Live-In Household Assistant/Pet Caretaker

Live-In Household Assistant / Pet Caretaker (FT)

Position Details: Full-Time, Permanent, Live-In

Live-In Accommodation: Newly furnished private guest apartment on the property with a private living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom

Location: Greenwich, CT

Schedule: MondayFriday, with 2 days off per week

Hours: 9:00 AM6:00 PM

Compensation: $50,000$90,000 per year, W2 (on the books)

Start Date: August 10, 2026

A private household in Greenwich, CT is seeking a calm, reliable, and proactive Live-In Household Assistant / Pet Sitter. The main focus of this role is caring for the family's German Shepherd, Max, so strong comfort and experience with large dogs is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily care for Max, the family's German Shepherd.
• Walk, feed, play with, and provide companionship for the dog.
• Take Max to appointments as needed, including grooming, vet visits, and training-related outings.
• Stay with Max when the principal is traveling.
• Run occasional errands as needed.
• Assist with light household tasks, including unpacking groceries and receiving packages.
• Liaise with the dedicated property management company if repairs or maintenance are needed at the home.
• Prepare occasional breakfast or drinks as requested.
• Communicate with the principal's Personal Assistant, who is based in the UK.
• Drive as needed for pet care, errands, and household-related tasks.

The candidate will have two days off per week. In most cases, the principal will be at the home several days per week, allowing days off to be taken away from the property. There may be times when the principal travels for several weeks, and the ideal candidate would be comfortable remaining at the house during some of those periods to care for Max, as he cannot be left alone. For the right candidate, all days off can still be taken away from the property; however, when the principal is away, the candidate would need to drop Max off at a local dog sitter's home before leaving and pick him up upon return.

Ideal Candidate:

• Calm, reliable, and proactive.
• Responsible and attentive to pet care needs.
• Comfortable with live-in arrangements.
• Flexible when the principal is traveling.
• Organized and able to manage light household support tasks.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and professional.
• Warm, patient, and confident with large dogs.

Requirements:

• Strong experience caring for dogs, especially large breeds.
• Comfortable with a German Shepherd living on the property.
• Able to walk, feed, transport, and participate in Max's care and routine.
• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive as needed.
• Own car is a plus, though a vehicle for work-related tasks may be arranged.
• Comfortable communicating with household staff and outside service providers.

Muffetta Household Staffing Agency